Presentation
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September 2003, Bibendum Challenge |
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Technology provider |
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Partner |
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Vehicle
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Modified Toyota Prius 2002 model |
Status
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Prototype vehicle |
Passenger capacity
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5 |
Size, weight
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Propulsion concept
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Hydrogen-electric hybrid with modified internal combustion engine operated on hydrogen and NiMH battery ( 276 V)
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Fuel
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Hydrogen
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Storage
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metal hydride hydrogen storage: 3 kg hydrogen |
Range, consumption
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~ 200 km
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Top speed, acceleration |
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Approval
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Operation
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Goals
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Costs, prices
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Funding
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Source, link
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http://www.ovonic-hydrogen.com |
Comments
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In March 2004 Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies announced the plan to build a fleet of 30 Toyota Prius Hybrid Electric Vehicles with hydrogen propulsion system. The project is supported by the California South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) with $2.3 million; additional co-funding by the Department of Defense National Automotive Center (DoD-NAC).The number of hydrogen vehicles could be increased to 35 with a total contract value of $2.5 million. |
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